Scale of Change

Descriptors for how much adjustment intensity to apply when modifying features. Use these precision terms to control edit intensity from imperceptible to extreme.

Very Subtle Adjustments (near-imperceptible, ideal for identity-preserving edits)

• Minimally
• Slightly
• Just a touch
• Barely
• Imperceptibly

Example: "Slightly enlarge the eyes" → preserves natural appearance without doll-like effect.

Moderate Adjustments (noticeable but realistic)

• Somewhat
• Gently
• Modestly
• A bit
• Mildly

Example: "Somewhat soften skin texture" → reduces harshness without plastic look.

Clear Adjustments (obvious change, still within plausible realism)

• Noticeably
• Clearly
• Distinctly
• Appreciably

Example: "Noticeably brighten the background" → creates separation without HDR overkill.

Strong Adjustments (dramatic but not extreme)

• Significantly
• Markedly
• Considerably

Use sparingly—can trigger stylization if overused.

Extreme Adjustments (for artistic or non-realistic intent only)

• Dramatically
• Greatly
• Extremely
• Massively

⚠️ Avoid in identity-critical edits (e.g., facial features)—often leads to loss of likeness.

Prompting Best Practices with Magnitude Modifiers

• Combine with constraints:
  “Slightly enlarge eyes, but keep iris color, shape, and eye direction unchanged.”
• Avoid stacking intensifiers:
  ❌ "Very significantly enlarge" → ambiguous and model-unstable.
  ✅ "Markedly enlarge" → clear and single-scale.
• Use negative framing for reduction:
  “Slightly reduce nose width” > “Make nose smaller” (more precise).